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AGENDA
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 11, 2021
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual
Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future
agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take
legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience",
please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER WATER
UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING
3.UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE NORTHWEST RECHARGE, RECOVERY
AND DELIVERY SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT (P. ABRAHAM)
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON ORO VALLEY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 15 WATER CODE
AMENDMENT (P. ABRAHAM)
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
7.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
8.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER BOHEN)
9.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual
Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future
agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take
legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience",
please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 10/07/21 at 5:00 p.m. by PP
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remains a fluid situation, and the Town will adjust its safety guidelines in accordance with any future health
advisories from the Health Department.
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business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the
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Thank you for your cooperation.
“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance
with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the
Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a
member of the audience only.”
Water Utility Commission 1.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve (approve with changes) the September 13, 2021 regular session meeting minutes.
Attachments
Item 1 - Draft Minutes 9/13/21
D R A F T
MINUTES
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - Chair Hurt called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Charlie Hurt, Chair
Tom Marek, Vice Chair
Greg Hitt, Commissioner
Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner
Byron McMillan, Commissioner
Robert Milkey, Commissioner
Staff Present:Peter A. Abraham, Water Utility Director
Mary Rallis, C.P.A., Water Utility Administrator
David Allred, Water Operations Manager
CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 9, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Greg Hitt, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Hollingsworth
to approve the August 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.DISCUSSION ON FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 COST OF SERVICE STUDY
Water Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided a presentation which included the following:
- Cost of Service Study
- Requested information for Cost of Service Study
- Next steps
- Schedule
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #2.
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3.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON ORO VALLEY'S COLORADO RIVER WATER SUPPLY
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following:
- Colorado River System
- Lake Mead and the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan
- Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan
- Arizona's CAP Priority System
- What do CAP shortages mean to Oro Valley?
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #3.
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NORTHWEST RECHARGE, RECOVERY AND
DELIVERY SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following:
- Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System Project (NWRRDS) Partnered and
Independent projects
- NWRRDS Partnered IGA
- NWRRDS Supplemental IGA
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #4.
5.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Bohen commended Water Utility Director Peter Abraham for his work on the
water wasting code.
Councilmember Bohen provided an update on upcoming Town Council agenda items related to
the Water Utility.
6.SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A.FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair Marek reported the Subcommittee has not met recently.
B.WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Chair Hurt reviewed the items discussed at the last Subcommittee meeting.
7.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham reported on upcoming meetings.
CALL TO AUDIENCE - No speakers.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9/13/21 Minutes, Water Utility Commission Regular Session 2
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioner McMillan requested an update on the recent changes made to the Town Water Code.
Seconded by Vice Chair Marek.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Vice Chair Tom Marek, seconded by Commissioner Greg Hitt to adjourn the meeting at
6:02 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 13th day of September 2021. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________
Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist
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Water Utility Commission 3.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE NORTHWEST RECHARGE, RECOVERY AND
DELIVERY SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT (P. ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to recommend forwarding the NWRRDS Supplemental Agreement to the Town Council for consideration of
approval.
Attachments
Item 3 - NWRRDS Supplemental Agreement Presentation
Item 3 - Final Draft NWRRDS Supplemental IGA
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
October 11, 2021
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update, Discussion & Possible Action on
NWRRDS Supplemental Agreement
NWRRDS Supplemental IGA
Goals:
Simplify construction coordination
Allow all partners to have beneficial occupancy
of the infrastructure at the same time
Take advantage of economies of scale
IGA Details
Oro Valley becomes lead agency for supplemental IGA
Project management by Oro Valley
Inspected and accepted on behalf of the partners
by Oro Valley
Partners reimburse
Oro Valley for all costs
associated with work related
to the partners
Agreement was completed
July of 2021
Engineers Estimate for OV Cost of Service
OV cost of service to provide Construction Services
Engineers Estimate for Consultant Cost of Service
Consultant cost of service to provide construction services
Discussion & Possible Action
Discussion
Possible Action
I move to recommend forwarding the NWRRDS Supplemental
Agreement to Town Council for Consideration of Approval.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
METROPOLITAN DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
THE TOWN OF MARANA AND THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY TO
ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL PARTNERED WATER FACILITY
CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE
NORTHWEST RECHARGE, RECOVERY, AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
(NWRRDS)
This Intergovernmental Agreement (this “IGA”) is entered into by and between the Metropolitan
Domestic Water Improvement District, an Arizona domestic water improvement district
(“MDWID”); the Town of Marana, an Arizona municipal corporation (“Marana”); and the Town
of Oro Valley, an Arizona municipal corporation (“Oro Valley”).
RECITALS
A. MDWID, Marana and Oro Valley are parties to that certain intergovernmental agreement
entitled “Northwest Recharge, Recovery, and Delivery System (NWRRDS)
Intergovernmental Agreement” made and entered into on April 19, 2017 and recorded in
the office of the Recorder of Pima County, Arizona, on April 19, 2017, at Sequence
20171090375 (the “Original IGA”).
B. Each of the Parties has stored water underground or has utilized a groundwater savings
facility for later recovery and use as provided by Arizona law.
C. Each Party desires to recover the water stored underground or credited through a
groundwater savings facility and utilize that water as provided by Arizona law.
D. Each Party desires to work together with the other Parties in good faith to recover and
deliver renewable water to foster water resource stability regionally and in each Party’s
respective service area.
E. To allow for the transportation and use of the recovered water, each of the Parties is
currently participating in the design and construction of the NWRRDS Project in the
manner described in the Original IGA.
F. To allow for the transportation and use of the recovered water, each of the Parties desires
to participate in the operation and maintenance of the NWRRDS Project in the manner
described in the Original IGA.
G. Each of the Parties now desires to take advantage of the economies of scale and to avoid
potential construction conflicts by adding additional partnered water facility construction
to the NWRRDS Project, to be constructed by the Project Contractor, administered by
Oro Valley, and paid for by the Parties.
H. The Parties are authorized to contract for services and enter into agreements with one
another for joint and cooperative action pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952, et seq.
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DEFINITIONS
As used in this IGA, the following terms, when capitalized, have the meanings indicated:
1. “Authorized Representative” means the individual, as set forth in Section 6.1 of the
Original IGA.
2. “Construction Work” or the “Project” means all work associated under this IGA
associated with constructing the additional partnered water facility infrastructure,
including but not limited to, all planning, permitting, construction, reconstruction,
contract preparation, purchasing, supervision, inspection, accounting and implementation,
testing and start-up for the Project as detailed in Exhibits A, B and C, of this IGA,
attached to and incorporated by this reference in this IGA, prior to the In-Service Date.
3. “Construction Costs” means the costs of performing Construction Work, as described in
Section 7 of the Original IGA.
4. “Force Majeure Event” means any event beyond the reasonable control of a Party,
including but not limited to failure of or threatened failure of facilities, flood, earthquake,
storm, fire, lightning, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, labor dispute,
labor or material shortage, sabotage, restraint by court order or public authority, and
action or non-action by or failure to obtain the necessary authorizations or approvals from
any governmental agency or authority not a Party to this IGA, which by exercise of due
diligence such Party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and which by
exercise of due diligence it shall be unable to overcome.
5. “In-Service Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.12 of the Original IGA.
6. “Notice of Withdrawal” means the written notice that a Party is withdrawing from this
IGA.
7. “NWRRDS” or “Northwest Recharge, Recovery, and Delivery System” means the
water delivery system, which is composed of, but not limited to, a pipeline, certain land
rights, certain well sites, and the forebay site, all as described in Exhibit A of the
Original IGA.
8. “NWRRDS Committee” means the committee established pursuant to Section 6 of the
Original IGA.
9. “NWRRDS Project” means the construction work or project described in the Original
IGA.
10. “Parties” means collectively, MDWID, Marana, and Oro Valley. Each may be referred
to as a “Party.”
11. “Project Contractor” means the contractor selected to construct the Project as described
in this IGA and shown in Exhibits A, B and C.
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12. “Project Inspector” means the inspector employed by Oro Valley to ensure the Project
Contractor performs work in accordance with the contract documents. The Project
Inspector also includes agents hired by Oro Valley to perform construction inspection
services.
13. “Project Manager” means the manager employed by Oro Valley to manage the Project
as described in this IGA.
14. “Third Party Liability” means any liability arising from a claim brought by a third party
not a Party to this IGA in relation to the Construction Work of the Project.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated by reference
herein, and in consideration of the matters and agreements set forth in this IGA, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
1. Purpose. This IGA is intended as a supplement to the Original IGA, to address only
those MDWID, Marana and Oro Valley facilities constructed as part of the Project
pursuant to this IGA. Each Party shall retain ownership of its portion of the facilities that
are constructed as part of the Project under this IGA (as described in Section 2 and
Exhibits A, B and C) and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of its
respective facilities constructed as part of the Project under this IGA. Once complete,
infrastructure constructed under this IGA is not subject to the provisions of the Original
IGA.
2. The Project. The scope of the Project shall include the construction of the following:
2.1. MDWID Facilities: A booster station, suction piping, discharge piping,
transmission main and related work as shown in detail in Exhibit A. More
specifically the scope of the MDWID portion of the Project includes all work
shown between Sta: 6+90.3 to Sta: 19+30. At Sta: 19+30 provide a 16-inch MJ
cap with a 3-inch DVA. All work is shown in detail in Exhibit A.
2.2. Marana Facilities: A booster station, suction piping, discharge piping,
transmission main and related work as shown in detail in Exhibit B. More
specifically the scope of the Marana portion of the Project includes all work
shown between Sta: 200+00 to Sta: 218+80. At Sta: 218+80 provide a 12-inch MJ
cap with 3-inch DVA. All work is shown in detail in Exhibit B.
2.3. Oro Valley Facilities: A booster station, suction piping, discharge piping,
transmission main and related work as shown in detail in Exhibit C. More
specifically the scope of the Oro Valley portion of the Project includes all work
shown between Sta: 0+00 to Sta: 19+00. At Sta: 19+00 provide a 16-inch MJ cap
with 3-inch DVA. All work is shown in detail in Exhibit C.
3. MDWID responsibilities. MDWID shall:, in accordance with the [Fee Estimate] attached
to and hereby incorporated by this reference in this IGA as Exhibit E.
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3.1. Pay for 1/3 of the cost for incorporation of the MDWID design plans into the
integrated partnered final design plans of Marana and Oro Valley under this IGA.
3.2. Pay for 1/3 of the cost to develop a combined set of specifications and bid
schedule for elements common to all Parties under this IGA.
3.3. Pay for 100% of the cost to integrate the MDWID work into the Parties’
specifications and bid schedule for those specifications and bid items unique to the
MDWID Work and not covered in the Parties’ specifications and bid schedule
under this IGA.
3.4. Pay for all permitting necessary for the Project Contractor to construct the
MDWID work under this IGA within 7 business days of receipt from Oro Valley
of an itemized invoice showing the breakdown of charges for each invoice for
permitting costs associated with the MDWID Work and providing MDWID with
supporting invoices and time sheets, if applicable.
3.5. Prior to the commencement of the Construction Work, MDWID shall pay for and
provide the Project Manager with all required “PDEQ Approval to Construct”
regulatory permits associated with the MDWID related portion of the
Construction Work.
3.6. Pay for the construction of the MDWID Work performed by the Project
Contractor under this IGA within 7 business days of receipt from Oro Valley of
an itemized invoice showing the breakdown of charges for each invoice for
Construction Costs associated with the MDWID Work and providing MDWID
with copies of supporting vendor invoices and time sheets, if applicable.
3.7. Pay for the project management of the MDWID Work performed by the Project
Manager under this IGA within 7 business days of receipt from Oro Valley of an
itemized invoice and supporting documentation including timesheets for each pay
period for each invoice for project management services associated with the
MDWID Work.
3.8. Pay for the construction inspection of the MDWID Work performed by the
Project Inspector and its agents by paying within 7 business days of receipt from
Oro Valley of an itemized invoice and supporting documentation including
timesheets for each pay period for each invoice for construction inspection
services associated with the MDWID Work.
3.9 MDWID shall submit Oro Valley provided documentation to obtain PCDEQ
“Approval of Construction” certification for the MDWID portion of the Work.
4. Marana responsibilities. Marana shall:, in accordance with the [Fee Estimate] attached to and
hereby incorporated by this reference int his IGA as Exhibit E.
4.1. Pay for 1/3 of the cost for incorporation of the Marana design plans into the
integrated partnered final design plans of MDWID and Oro Valley under this
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IGA.
4.2. Pay for 1/3 of the cost to develop a combined set of specifications and bid
schedule for elements common to all Parties under this IGA.
4.3. Pay for 100% of the cost to integrate the Marana Work into the Parties’
specifications and bid schedule for those specifications and bid items unique to the
Marana Work and not covered in the Parties’ specifications and bid schedule
under this IGA.
4.4. Pay for all permitting necessary for the Project Contractor to construct the
Marana Work under this IGA within 7 calendar days of receipt from Oro Valley
of an itemized invoice showing the breakdown of charges for each invoice for
permitting costs associated with the Marana Work and providing Marana with
supporting invoices and time sheets, if applicable.
4.5. Prior to the commencement of the Construction Work, Marana shall pay for and
provide the Project Manager with all required “PDEQ Approval to Construct”
regulatory permits associated with the Marana related portion of the Construction
Work.
4.6. Pay for the construction of the Marana Work performed by the Project Contractor
under this IGA within 7 business days of receipt from Oro Valley of an itemized
invoice showing the breakdown of charges for each invoice for Construction
Costs associated with the Marana Work and providing Marana with copies of
supporting vendor invoices and time sheets, if applicable.
4.7. Pay for the project management of the Marana Work performed by the Project
Manager under this IGA within 7 business days of receipt from Oro Valley of an
itemized invoice and supporting documentation including timesheets for each pay
period for each invoice for project management services associated with the
Marana Work.
4.8. Pay for the construction inspection of the Marana Work performed by the Project
Inspector and its agents by paying within 7 business days of receipt from Oro
Valley of an itemized invoice and supporting documentation including timesheets
for each pay period for each invoice for construction inspection services
associated with the Marana Work.
4.9 Marana shall submit Oro Valley provided documentation to obtain PCDEQ
“Approval of Construction” certification for the Marana portion of the Work.
5. Oro Valley responsibilities. Oro Valley shall:
5.1. Pay for 1/3 of the cost for incorporation of the Oro Valley design plans into the
integrated partnered final design plans of MDWID and Marana under this
IGA.
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5.2. Pay for 1/3 of the cost to develop a combined set of specifications and bid
schedule for elements common to all Parties under this IGA.
5.3. Pay for 100% of the cost to integrate the Oro Valley Work into the Parties’
specifications and bid schedule for those specifications and bid items unique to the
Oro Valley Work and not covered in the Parties’ specifications and bid schedule
under this IGA.
5.4. Pay for all permitting necessary for the Project Contractor to construct the
Oro Valley Work under this IGA.
5.5. Prior to the commencement of the Construction Work, Oro Valley shall pay for
all required “PDEQ Approval to Construct” regulatory permits associated with the
Oro Valley related portion of the Construction Work.
5.6. Pay for the construction of the Oro Valley Work performed by the Project
Contractor for Construction Costs associated with the Oro Valley Work.
5.6. Pay for the project management of the Oro Valley Work performed by the
Project Manager under this IGA for project management services associated with
the Oro Valley work.
5.7. Pay for the construction inspection of the Oro Valley Work performed by the
Project Inspector and its agents for construction inspection services
associated with the Oro Valley Work.
5.8. Perform the following design plan preparation, procurement, project
management and construction inspection services for the work
detailed in Exhibits A, B and C.
5.8.1. Provide design plan integration services to aggregate the Parties’ design
plans, specifications and bid schedules in a single bid document suitable
for bidding.
5.8.2. Provide cost proposals to accomplish the items in Section 5.8.1 to the
NWRRDS Committee for review prior to authorization of the work.
5.8.3. Provide procurement services in accordance with applicable law. This
scope of work includes preparation of procurement language, contract
documents, advertising for competitive bidding, evaluation of bids and
award of contract for the Construction Work under this IGA.
A. Provide procurement language and contract documents to the
NWRRDS Committee for review prior to bidding.
B. Provide tabulated bid results to the NWRRDS Committee for review
prior to contract award.
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5.8.4 Other matters as set forth in this IGA or as brought to the NWRRDS
Committee by Oro Valley.
5.8.5 Provide Project Manager services on behalf of the Parties
to include the following:
A. Management of the Construction Work.
B. Scheduling and preparation of review materials for NWRRDS
Committee meetings.
C. At each meeting of the NWRRDS Committee, supply the NWRRDS
Committee with information on any matters which may substantially
affect the construction of the Project.
D. Review and approve Project Contractor invoicing.
E. Prepare and distribute a monthly statement to each Party specifying
expenditures for the prior month for that Party, and the distribution
of these expenditures to each participating Party.
F. Obtain all permits, licenses, approvals, contracts and insurance as
required to perform and complete all Construction Work,
except for the permits as described in 3.5 and 4.5.
G. Follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Arizona Revised
Statutes (ARS) and engineering practices.
H. Prior to construction of the Project, Oro Valley shall provide
a proposed construction budget to the other Parties. The budget
shall include each Party’s estimated share of the costs. Each
budget shall be submitted to the NWRRDS Committee for
review.
I. Approve change orders in accordance with this subsection.
5.8.5.I.1 All change orders shall be discussed during regularly
scheduled meetings during the construction of the Project. The
meetings shall be attended by a representative of each Party
appointed by the Authorized Representative for that Party. The
frequency of the meetings shall be determined by the
representatives of the Parties. In the event of disagreements,
the issue shall be brought before the NWRRDS Committee and
a decision shall be made by a vote of the Parties in accordance
with section 6.6 of the Original IGA.
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5.8.5.I.2. Oro Valley may authorize change orders on behalf of that
Party’s portion of the Project if the aggregated increased cost
of all change orders for the affected Party is less than five
percent (5%) of that Party’s total project award amount. If the
aggregated change orders are greater than 5% of the affected
Party’s total project award, Oro Valley shall provide notice of
the change order to the Party’ and shall provide it in advance of
the meeting where the change order will be considered. Oro
Valley shall authorize such change orders if the change order is
approved by those representatives of the Parties in attendance
at the meeting where the change order is considered, provided
that a Party may provide written approval of or objection to the
change order in lieu of attending the meeting.
5.8.5.I.3. Notwithstanding subsection 5.8.5.I.2, if Oro Valley authorizes
a change order for work outside the scope of the Project’s final
design plans in any dollar amount, Oro Valley shall provide
notice of the approved change order to the applicable Party(ies)
for review. The applicable Party(ies) shall have the right to
reject any change order outside of the scope of the Project’s
final design plans and to refuse payment for it.
5.8.5.I.4. Notwithstanding subsection 5.8.5.I.2, if Oro Valley
determines that a change order involves a safety issue, an
emergency, or that allowing time for consideration of the
change order at a meeting would cause a significant increase in
costs associated with the change order, Oro Valley may
authorize the change order prior to the meeting and shall notify
the Parties of the change order as soon as practicable.
J. The Project Manager shall maintain records, documents, plans
and information directly or indirectly pertinent to the performance of the
Construction Work under this IGA in accordance with applicable
Arizona records retention schedules. The Parties shall have access to all
records for the purpose of inspection, audit and copying during normal
business hours for as long as the records are maintained.
5.8.6. Provide project inspection services on behalf of the Parties
to include the following:
A. Inspection services will be performed by the Project Inspector or its
agent.
B. Other types of inspection services will include special inspections for
geotechnical work, reinforcing steel grade and placement, certification
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of concrete strength, etc. Costs for inspection services will be shared
equally between Parties.
C. It is understood that the other Parties’ in-house inspection, engineering,
or project management staff or their representatives may visit the Project
site from time to time. At no time are the Parties’ staff other than the
Project Inspector or Project Manager permitted to provide direction to
the Project Contractor or the Project Contractor’s agents. All Project
concerns shall be brought to the attention of the Project Inspector or
Project Manager for discussion and resolution.
5.8.7. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this IGA, if Oro Valley
determines that any issue during the construction of the Project involves a
safety issue or an emergency, as determined by Oro Valley in its
reasonable discretion, Oro Valley may take action to address such issue.
Such action will be reported to the Authorized Representative for each
Party in a timely manner.
5.8.8. Provide Sealed As-Built files in electronic PDF form to MDWID and
Marana upon completion of the work.
5.8.9 Provide Parties with Operations and Maintenance Manuals (hard and
electronic), any spare parts as specified in the specification and field
training as specified in the contract documents.
5.8.10 Provide Parties with copies of all reports necessary for Parties to obtain
PCDEQ “Approval of Construction” certification.
6. Commissioning of Facility.
6.1. The startup and commissioning of the Parties’ facilities shall be
scheduled by the Project Manager and respective Party. The
Project Manager will coordinate the startup date and time with the
Project Contractor.
7. Warranty.
7.1. The project warranty shall remain in effect until the second anniversary
of final payment to the Project Contractor. Warranty claims
with respect to the Parties’ facilities constructed under this IGA shall
be made in writing to the Project Manager. A representative of the
affected Party shall work closely with the Project Manager to
ensure that warranty work meets the performance standard of the contract
documents.
8. Term and Withdrawal.
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8.1. This IGA shall become effective once fully executed and shall continue in effect
until the second anniversary of final payment to the Project Contractor. Oro Valley
will record the fully executed original with the office of the Pima County Recorder.
8.2. The Parties may terminate this IGA at any time by providing a Notice of
Withdrawal, as defined under Definition 6 of this IGA, to all Parties
8.3. Upon ninety (90) days’ written notice, a Party may withdraw from this IGA subject
to the following.
8.3.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this IGA, (i) if a Party,
at the sole discretion of the Party, withdraws from this IGA prior to
the award of the construction contract, the Party shall be responsible
for any and all additional costs related to the revised and modified
aggregation of the design plans and specifications of the Partnered
water facility construction as described in Section 2 and Exhibits A,
B and C; and (ii) if a Party withdraws from this IGA after the award
of the construction contract the withdrawing Party shall be
responsible for the completion of its respective infrastructure
construction as described in Section 2 and Exhibits A, B and C.
Any party withdrawing from this IGA pursuant to Section 8.3 shall be
obligated to pay for its share of all costs due from such Party during the
period in which it participated in this IGA even if such costs or expenses
are allocated after the effective date of the Party’s withdrawal.
8.4. Each Party’s obligation’s shall survive the termination of this IGA.
9. Construction of this IGA
9.1 Entire Agreement. This instrument constitutes the entire agreement
between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter of this IGA.
9.2. Exhibits. Any exhibits to this IGA are incorporated in this IGA by this
reference.
9.3. Amendment. This IGA may be modified, amended, altered, or changed
only by written agreement signed by all Parties.
9.4. Construction and interpretation. All provisions of this IGA shall be
construed to be consistent with the intention of the Parties as expressed
in the Recitals section of this IGA.
9.5. Severability. A declaration by statute or judicial decision that any
provision of this IGA is invalid or void shall have no effect on other
provisions that can be given effect without the invalid or void provision,
and to this extent the provisions of this IGA are severable.
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If any provision of this IGA is declared invalid or void, the Parties agree to meet
promptly in an attempt to reach an agreement on a substitute provision.
9.6. Conflict of interest. This IGA is subject to the provisions of A.R.S. §
38-511, which provides for cancelation in certain instances involving
conflicts of interest.
10. Legal Jurisdiction. Nothing in this IGA shall be construed as either limiting or
extending the legal jurisdiction of the Parties.
11. No Joint Venture. It is not intended by this IGA to, and nothing contained in this IGA
shall be construed to, create any partnership, joint venture or employment relationship
between the Parties or create any employer-employee relationship between one Party
and another Party’s employees. Except as expressly set forth in this IGA, no Party shall
be liable for any debts, accounts, obligations, or other liabilities whatsoever of another
Party, including (without limitation) another Party’s obligation to withhold Social
Security and income taxes for itself or any of its employees.
12. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in the provisions of this IGA is intended to
create duties or obligations to or rights in third parties not parties to this IGA or to affect
the legal liability of either Party by imposing any standard of care different from the
standard of care imposed by law.
13. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, rules, regulations, standards, and executive orders, without limitation
to those designated within this IGA.
13.1. Anti-Discrimination. The provisions of A.R.S. § 41-1463 and Executive
Order Number 99-4 issued by the Governor of the State of Arizona are
incorporated by this reference as a part of this IGA.
13.2. Americans with Disabilities Act. This IGA is subject to all applicable
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336,
42 U.S.C. 12101-12213) and all applicable federal regulations under the
Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
13.3. Workers’ Compensation. An employee of either Party shall be
deemed to be an “employee” of both public agencies, while performing
pursuant to this IGA, for purposes of A.R.S. § 23-1022 and the Arizona
Workers’ Compensation laws. The primary employer shall be solely
liable for any workers’ compensation benefits, which may accrue. Each
Party shall post a notice pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S.
§ 23-1022(E) in substantially the following form:
All employees are hereby further notified that they may be required to
work under the jurisdiction or control or within the jurisdictional
boundaries of another public agency pursuant to an intergovernmental
agreement or contract, and under such circumstances they are deemed by
the laws of Arizona to be employees of both public agencies for the
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purposes of workers’ compensation.
14. Insurance
14.1 Unless otherwise specified by the NWRRDS Committee pursuant to
Section 14.2, Oro Valley shall require any party performing Design and
Construction Work to procure and maintain in force during the performance
of Design and Construction Work all required Insurance as set forth in
Exhibit D. Any required general liability policy required hereunder shall
name the Parties as additional insureds. Proof of insurance satisfactory to
Oro Valley shall be submitted to Oro Valley before any Design and
Construction Work commences.
14.2 The NWRRDS Committee may, at any time, increase the policy limits
and/or determine appropriate deductibles or retentions. Action by the
NWRRDS Committee shall be by vote in accordance with Section 6.6 of
the Original IGA. In the event the NWRRDS Committee is unable to agree
upon any insurance matters, Oro Valley, pending the resolution of such
disagreement, may procure or cause to be procured, such policies of
insurance as in its best judgment are necessary and required to protect the
Parties.
14.3 Oro Valley, as the lead agency with respect to this IGA, shall include each
Party as an additional insured on Oro Valley’s insurance policy during the
term of this IGA.
15. Waiver. Waiver by any Party of any breach of any term, covenant or
condition of this IGA shall not be deemed a waiver of any other term,
covenant or condition, or any subsequent breach of the same or any other
term, covenant, or condition of this IGA.
16. Force Majeure. A Party shall not be considered in default under this IGA (other than
obligations of said Party to pay costs and expenses) when a failure of performance is
due to a Force Majeure Event.
17. Authorization and Approvals.
17.1. Each Party shall be responsible for obtaining, at its own expense, any
authorizations and approvals required for its participation or its performance
under this IGA, and each Party shall keep the other Parties informed of
its applications therefor and authorizations issued in connection therewith.
17.2. A Party’s failure to make sufficient appropriations to contribute its share of
costs in accordance with this IGA will be treated as a Notice of
Withdrawal by that Party.
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18. Governing Law; Disputes
18.1. This IGA shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
18.2. If there is a dispute between the Parties arising under this IGA, the Parties agree
that they shall first attempt to resolve the dispute by working together in good
faith to come to a consensus. If that fails, the Parties agree that they shall take a
vote on the disputed issue through their Authorized Representatives with each
Party having one vote and the issue being decided by a majority of the votes. Any
Party that brings a lawsuit against another Party or Parties and that does not
prevail, shall pay all fees and courts costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by
the other Party or Parties (as applicable) to this IGA in that lawsuit.
19. Actions Pending Resolution of Disputes
19.1 Pending the resolution of a dispute pursuant to Section 18, the Project Manager
shall proceed with Construction Work in a manner consistent with this IGA and
generally accepted accounting and engineering practices, and all Parties shall
make the payments required to perform such Construction Work in accordance
with this IGA. Amounts paid by the Parties pursuant to Section 19 during the
pendency of such dispute shall not be subject to refund except upon a final
determination that the expenditures were not made in a manner consistent with
this IGA and generally accepted accounting and engineering practices.
20. Notices
20.1 Except as set forth in Section 18.2, any notice, demand or request provided for
in this IGA shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served,
given or made if delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, to the persons specified below:
A. Informal communications of a routine nature involving NWRRDS
Committee matters shall be made in such manner as the NWRRDS
Committee shall arrange.
B. Any Party may, at any time, by notice to all other Party, designate
different or additional persons or different addresses for the giving of notices
hereunder.
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Town of Oro Valley Water Utility:
11000 N. La Cañada Dr.
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Attn: Director of Oro Valley Water Utility
Town of Marana:
Office of the Town Clerk
11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Marana, AZ 85653
Attn: Director of Town of Marana Water Department
Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District:
6265 N La Cañada Drive
Tucson Arizona, 85704
Attn: General Manager
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TOWN OF MARANA
Ed Honea, Mayor
Date: _______________________
ATTEST
Town Clerk
Date: ______________________
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METROPOLITIAN
DOMESTIC WATER
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Judy Scrivener,
Chair of the Board
Date: _______________________
ATTEST
Clerk of the Board
Date: _______________________
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph Winfield, Mayor
Date: _______________________
ATTEST
Michael Standish, Town Clerk
Date: _______________________
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION
The foregoing intergovernmental agreement among the METROPOLITAN DOMESTIC
WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, the TOWN OF MARANA, and the TOWN OF ORO VALLEY has
been reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952 by the undersigned, who have determined that it is
in proper form and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of
Arizona to the Party to this intergovernmental agreement represented by the undersigned.
METROPOLITAN DOMESTIC WATER
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:
Legal Counsel
Date: __________________
TOWN OF MARANA:
Jane Fairall
Town Attorney
Date: __________________
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY:
Tobin Sidles
Oro Valley Legal Services Director
Date: __________________
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Exhibit “A”
“MDWID” General Arrangement
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Exhibit “B”
“Marana” General Arrangement
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Exhibit “C”
“Oro Valley” General Arrangement
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Exhibit “D”
Construction Insurance Requirements
D.1. General Terms. Contractor shall not commence work under the Construction Agreement until
Contractor (i) has obtained at its expense all insurance required and (ii) has given the Project
Manager a Certificate of Liability Insurance evidencing the type, amount, coverage, effective
dates, and dates of expiration of the required policies and identifying Parties as additional
insureds, loss payees and certificate holders, as applicable. The insurance policies shall be issued
by an insurance company acceptable to the Project Manager and lawfully authorized to do
business in the State of Arizona. All insurance policies required, other than Worker’s
Compensation and Employer’s Liability, shall name all Parties as additional insureds and loss
payees, as applicable, on a primary, non-contributory basis, irrespective of any such insurance
that all Parties might carry on their own behalf. All insurance policies required shall provide that
the policies will not be subject to cancellation, termination, or modification except after thirty (30)
days prior written notice to the Project Manager and shall provide for waiver of subrogation
against all Parties. Such required coverage shall remain in effect until the later of (i) final
payment for the work under the Construction Agreement or (ii) termination of the Construction
Agreement.
D.2. Coverage. The Contractor shall purchase and maintain the following coverage during the
term of the Construction Agreement:
D.2.1. Commercial General Liability for claims of damage for bodily injury, accidental death,
property damage, premises/operations (including fire, theft, vandalism, falsework,
temporary buildings and debris removal), explosion/collapse, independent contractors,
products/completed operations, contractual liability, personal injury and advertising
liability and underground special hazards (including (i) injury to or destruction of wire,
conduits, gas, water and petroleum pipes, electric, telephone, telegraph and signal
cables, sewers, drains or any apparatus in connection therewith or any other matter,
below the surface of the ground, arising from and during the use of mechanical
equipment for the purpose of excavating or drilling or boring in streets or highways or
otherwise; or injury to or destruction of property at any time resulting therefrom and
(ii) liability arising out of collapse of or structural injury to any building, street or
structure due to excavation, tunneling, pile driving, trenching, jacking, boring or
moving, shoring, underpinning, raising or demolition of any building or structure or
removal or rebuilding of any structural support thereof), on an occurrence basis with
limits of liability not less than the following:
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage (any one fire) $50,000
Medical Expenses (any one person) $5,000
D.2.1.1. Automobile Liability for any Auto, Combined Single Limit (per occurrence)
with $2,000,000 limits.
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D.2.1.2. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability at the current Arizona
statutory minimums.
D.2.1.3. Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance. In the event Contractor does not have
coverage with the above minimum limits, Contractor may obtain such
coverage through an Excess or Umbrella Liability Policy.
Consultant Insurance Requirements
D.3. General Terms. CONSULTANT shall not commence work under this Agreement until
CONSULTANT (i) has obtained at its expense all insurance required under this Section and
has given the Project Manager a Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACCORD form or
equivalent approved by the Project Manager) evidencing the type, amount, coverage,
effective dates and dates of expiration of the required policies and identifying The Town of
Oro Valley as an additional named insured. The insurance policies shall be issued by a
Standard & Poor’s secure rated insurance company reasonably acceptable to The Town of
Oro Valley and lawfully authorized to do business in the State of Arizona. All insurance
policies required under this Section, other than Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s
Liability and Professional Liability, shall name The Town of Oro Valley as an additional
insured on a primary, non-contributory basis, irrespective of any such insurance that Oro
Valley might carry on its own behalf. CONSULTANT shall provide a copy of the actual
additional insured coverage policy endorsement to the Project Manager. The Town of Oro
Valley shall be named as certificate holder on CONSULTANT’S Professional Liability
insurance policy. All insurance required under this Section shall provide that the policies
will not be subject to cancellation, termination or modification except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice to the Project Manager and shall provide for waiver of subrogation
against The Town of Oro Valley. All such insurance required under this Section shall
remain in effect until the later of (i) final payment for the work under this Agreement or (ii)
termination of this Agreement.
D.4. Coverage. CONSULTANT shall purchase and maintain the following coverage during the
term of the Agreement:
D.4.1. Commercial General Liability for claims of damage for bodily injury, accidental death,
property damage, premises/operations, independent contractors, products/completed
operations, contractual liability, personal injury and advertising liability written on an
occurrence basis with limits of liability not less than the following:
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage (any one fire) $ 50,000
Medical Expense (any one person) $ 5,000
D.4.2 Automobile Liability for Any Auto, Combined Single Limit (per occurrence) with
$2,000,000 limits;
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D.4.3 Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability at the current Arizona statutory
minimums; and
D.4.4 Professional Liability at $2,000,000 per claim.
D.4.5 In the event CONSULTANT does not have coverage with above minimum limits,
CONSULTANT may obtain such coverage through an Excess or Umbrella Liability
policy.
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Exhibit “E”
“Fee Estimate”
Water Utility Commission 4.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON ORO VALLEY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 15 WATER CODE AMENDMENT (P.
ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Discussion only.
Attachments
Item 4 - Town Code Chapter 15 Water Code
Item 4 - Presentation on Town Code Chapter 15 Water Code
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Article 15-1
TITLE, INTENT AND PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS
Sections:
15-1-1 Title
15-1-2 Intent and Purpose
15-1-3 Definitions
15-1-1 Title
This code shall be known as and shall be entitled the Water Code of the Town of Oro Valley. Sections 15-
1-2 through 15-23-17 apply to the water utility and are referred to as the Water Utility Code. Article 15-
24 applies to stormwater which is under the Public Works Department, and is referred to as the
Stormwater Code.
((O)07-41, Amended, 11/07/2007; 96-13, Enacted, 03/25/1996)
15-1-2 Intent and Purpose
It is the intent and purpose of the Oro Valley Town Council, by adopting this Water Utility Code, to
promote the health, safety, order, and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the
Town; and those served by Town utilities outside the Town boundaries, and specifically to:
A. Provide for safe and reliable water utility service to the inhabitants of the Town and those served
outside the Town boundaries;
B. Provide for the financial integrity of the Town water utility;
C. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town and those persons served by a
Town utility outside the Town boundaries;
D. Manage the water resources of the Town to protect the existing inhabitants of the Town and those
served by a Town utility outside the Town boundaries, inhabitants of the Town and those served by a
Town utility outside the Town boundaries, and to facilitate the economic development of the Town;
E. Develop water resources for the benefit of those served by a Town utility;
F. Provide for the expansion and improvement to the Town’s water utility system(s); and
G. Secure economy in municipal expenditures and facilitate adequate provision of water system
capacity and improvement.
(96-13, Enacted, 03/25/1996)
15-1-3 Definitions
In this Water Utility Code, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply:
“Applicant” means a person requesting the Town to supply water service.
“Application” means a request to the Town for water service or service area inclusion, as distinguished
from an inquiry as to the availability or charge for such service or inclusion.
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“COMMERCIAL” MEANS A WATER USE CLASSFICATION THAT IS NON-RESIDENTIAL. A COMMERCIAL
CLASSIFICATION IS USED TO IDENTIFY RETAIL, RESEARCH AND SERVICE ORIENTED BUSINESSES,
RESTAURANTS, CHURCHES, INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS AND
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
“Commodity charge” means the unit cost of billed usage, as set forth in the water rates and charges as
adopted by Council resolution.
“Contributions in aid of construction” means funds provided to the Town water utility by the applicant
under the terms of a main extension agreement and/or service connection agreement the value of
which are not refundable.
“Curtailment” means the reduction of all or part of water services due to action by the Town Council or
the Water Utility Director in response to a particular situation.
“Customer” means the person or entity in whose name service is rendered, as evidenced by the name
on the application or contractor for that service, or by the receipt and/or payment of bills regularly
issued in his name regardless of the identity of the actual user of the water service.
“Director of Water Utility” or “Water Utility Director,” for the purposes of this document, refers to the
current or acting Water Utility Director, or his/her authorized representative.
“Distribution main” means a water main of the Town water utility from which service connections may
be extended to customers.
“Main extension” means the mains and ancillary equipment necessary to extend the existing water
distribution system to provide service to additional customers.
“Master meter” means a meter for measuring or recording the flow of water at a single location where
said water is transported through piping system to tenants or occupants for their individual
consumption.
“Meter” means the instrument for measuring and indicating or recording the volume of water that has
passed through it from a point of delivery.
“Meter tampering” means a situation where a meter has been illegally altered. Common examples are
meter bypassing, use of magnets to slow the meter recording, broken meter seals, and destruction of
equipment by unauthorized removal or attempted removal of a locking device.
“Minimum charge” means the amount the customer must pay on a monthly basis for the availability of
water service.
“MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” MEANS A WATER USE CLASSIFICATION FOR MASTER METERED
RESIDENTIAL UNITS INCLUDING APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, AND GROUP LIVING FACILITIES,
INCLUDING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
“Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, governmental agency, or other organization
operating as a single entity.
“Point of delivery” means the point where facilities owned, leased, or under license by a customer
connect to the Town water utility’s pipes or at the outlet side of the meter.
“RECURRING” MEANS AN EVENT THAT IS HAPPENING OR OCCURING FREQUENTLY, WITH REPETITION.
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“Service line” means a water line that transports water from a common source (normally a distribution
main) of supply to the customer’s point of delivery.
“Premises” means all of the real property and apparatus employed by a single enterprise on an integral
parcel of land undivided by public streets, alleys, or other rights-of-way or easements.
“Reclaimed water” means that water which originates from a reclaimed water facility and is distributed
through the Town of Oro Valley’s reclaimed water distribution system for the express purpose of non-
potable uses such as irrigation of turf and landscaping. For other definitions relative to reclaimed water,
see Section 15-15-9.
“RESIDENTIAL” MEANS A WATER USE CLASSIFICATION FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THAT ARE
INDIVIDUALLY METERED. THIS CLASSIFICATION ALSO INCLUDES PATIO HOMES, TOWNHOUSES AND
CONDOMINIUMS THAT ARE INDIVIDUALLY METERED.
“Service line” means a water line that transports water from a common source (normally a distribution
main) of supply to the customer’s point of delivery.
“System” means the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility, including all personal and real property.
“WASTING WATER” MEANS INTENTIONALLY OR KNOWINGLY ALLOWING WATER TO ESCAPE, FLOW OR
LEAK OFF OF PRIVATE PROPERTY ONTO ANOTHER PERSON’S PROPERTY OR ONTO PUBLIC PROPERTY;
APPLYING LANDSCAPE WATER THROUGH COMPROMISED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS THAT ARE BROKEN OR
LEAKING; FAILING TO REPAIR A CONTROLLABLE LEAK WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME. SEE SECTION 15-18-3.
((O)07-41, Amended, 11/07/2007; 03-31, Amended, 10/01/2003; 96-13, Enacted, 03/25/1996)
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Article 15-18
WATER CONSERVATION
Sections:
15-18-1 Purpose AND INTENT
15-18-2 Declaration of Policy
15-18-3 Water Conservation Compliance REQUIREMENTS – WASTING WATER PROHIBITED
15-18-4 Restricts During RESTRICTIONS - TOWN DECLARED Potable Water Shortages
15-18-5 Termination of Water Service for Violation
15-18-7 5 Penalties, VIOLATIONS AND INFORCEMENT
15-18 6 Variance
15-18 7 Penalties
15-18-8 Public Notifications
15-18-9 Disclaimer
15-18-10 Residential Rainwater Harvesting
15-18-11 Rainwater Harvesting for Commercial and Master Subdivision Development Projects
15-18-12 Graywater Use
15-18-1 Purpose AND INTENT
The Town of Oro Valley has enacted an ordinance requiring water conservation at a local level. THE
INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE TOWN’S HIGH QUALITY, SAFE AND
RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. It is recognized
that water conservation is also a regional issue that should be addressed in cooperation with other
jurisdictions and water providers. The Town will cooperate with all water providers serving Oro Valley to
develop a region-wide conservation plan with the focus on encouraging customers to minimize water
usage and to utilize water more efficiently. Furthermore, because of the arid conditions present in the
area, it is the policy of the Town of Oro Valley to encourage its water users to always conserve water
voluntarily to the maximum extent practicable. WASTING WATER RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF A VALUABLE
RESOURCE AND IS IN CONFLICT WITH WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS. The Town of Oro Valley deems
it necessary to establish policies, rules, regulations, penalties and plans for water conservation within
the Town to be implemented by Oro Valley Water Utility customers during NORMAL OPERATIONS AND
IN THE EVENT OF water shortages DECLARED BY THE TOWN as defined herein.
(03-07, Amended, 03/05/2003)
15-18-2 Declaration of Policy
It is hereby declared that, because of the water shortage conditions experienced in WATER RESOURCES
ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF the Town of Oro Valley, the general welfare requires that
all the water resources available to the Town be put to the maximum beneficial use to the extent to
which they are capable, and that waste, excessive use, or unreasonable method of use of water be
prevented, and that conservation of water be exercised in the interests of the Town of Oro Valley and
for the public welfare.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
15-18-3 Water Conservation Compliance REQUIREMENTS - WASTING WATER PROHIBITED
WATER CONSERVATION INCREASES THE TOWN’S ABILITY TO MEET THE LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE
COMMUNITY. It shall be unlawful AT ANY TIME for any customer of the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility
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to knowingly make, cause, use or permit the use of water provided by the Town for residential,
commercial, industrial, agricultural, irrigation or any other purpose in a manner contrary to any
provisions of this Code, or in an amount in excess of that use permitted under any Resource Status Level
declared in accordance with this Code.
A. NO PERSON OR ORGANIZATION SHALL KNOWINGLY WASTE WATER AT ANY TIME. THE FOLLOWING
USES ARE CONSIDERED WASTING WATER AND ARE PROHIBITED:
1. RECURRENCE OF ESCAPING WATER FROM ANY PREMISES OR PRIVATE PROPERTY ONTO
PUBLIC PROPERTY SUCH AS A GUTTER, STREET, SIDEWALK OR RIGHT-OF-WAY OR UPON ANY
OTHER PERSON’S PROPERTY. EXCEPTIONS ARE PERMITTED THROUGH THE SANITARY SEWER
FOR MONITORED DISCHARGE, SUCH AS DRAINING OF SWIMMING POOLS, IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ARTICLE 15-24-14 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL.
2. USING WATER FOR WASHING DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, PARKING AREAS, OR OTHER
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREAS WITH AN OPEN HOSE, OR WITH A SPRAY NOZZLE ATTACHED
TO AN OPEN HOSE, OR UNDER REGULAR OR SYSTEM PRESSURE, EXCEPT WHEN REQUIRED
TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS THAT THREATEN THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE.
THIS RESTRICTION DOES NOT APPLY TO RESIDENTIAL OR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
CUSTOMERS
3. THE RECURRING APPLICATION OF LANDSCAPE WATER IN SUCH A MANNER, RATE AND/OR
QUANTITY THAT IT OVERFLOWS THE LANDSCAPED AREA BEING WATERED AND RUNS ONTO
ADJACENT PROPERTY OR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
4. FAILING TO REPAIR A MANAGEABLE LEAK, INCLUDING A BROKEN OR LEAKING IRRIGATION
COMPONENT OR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF NOTIFICATION.
5. OPERATING A MISTING SYSTEM OUTSIDE OF THE OPERATOR’S NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
IN AN UNOCCUPIED NON-RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
6. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RESTRICTIONS DURING TOWN DECLARED POTABLE WATER
SHORTAGES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 15-8-4.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
15-18-4 Restricts RESTRICTIONS during TOWN DECLARED Potable Water Shortages
To determine the need to impose restrictions, the following procedures shall be implemented during
potential TOWN DECLARED potable water shortage conditions:
A. DURING A PERIOD OF TOWN DECLARED POTABLE WATER SHORTAGE, the Water Utility Director, or
a designated representative, shall project the supply and demand for water on a daily basis and shall
advise the Town Manager on the extent of the use reduction required through the implementation
and/or termination of a particular WATER CONSERVATION WATER RESTRICTION in order for the Water
Utility to prudently plan for and supply water.
B. The Town Manager, upon the recommendation of the Water Utility Director, or a designated
representative, is hereby authorized to declare a Water Conservation WATER RESTRICTION in
conformity with and based upon the Resource Status Levels set forth herein.
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C. Safe production capability is defined as ninety percent (90%) of the total available water system
capacity (calculated over a 24-hour period), based upon distribution components, storage reserves, and
weather conditions.
D. Such declaration may designate the entire area served by the Oro Valley Water Utility, or a portion
or portions of the service area as affected, in the event the shortage is not system-wide.
E. Priority for potable water demand shall be designated as follows:
Highest Priority - Residential indoor domestic use and fire protection.
Second Highest Priority - Commercial/Institutional/Industrial uses.
Third Highest Priority - Public and private landscape irrigation sites, including golf courses, athletic fields
and parks.
Lowest Priority - Other uses such as main flushing, street cleaning, pool filling SWIMMING POOLS,
decorative facilities.
Note: Per Arizona Administrative Code Title 18; Chapter 5; Note 1. Only a certified operator can make a
decision about process control or system integrity regarding water quality or water quantity that affects
public health; however, an administrator who is not a certified operator can make a planning decision
regarding water quality or water quantity as long as the decision is not a direct operational process
control or system integrity decision that affects public health. A certified operator will report supply
conditions to the Water Utility Director, or a designated representative.
F. The following Resource Status Levels are hereby prescribed:
1. Resource Status Level I: Periods when water demand is equal to safe production capability.
2. Resource Status Level II: Periods when water demand is greater than safe production capability for
three (3) consecutive days.
3. Resource Status Level III: Periods when water demand is greater than safe production capability for
two (2) consecutive weeks.
4. Resource Status Level IV: Periods when water demand exceeds total production capability.
G. The following Water Conservation Levels shall govern the use of water by customers of the Oro
Valley Water Utility, as prescribed below:
1. Water Conservation Level I: Voluntary Water Reductions. Water Conservation Level I shall be
imposed when water demand is classified as Resource Status Level I. Water users shall be requested to
voluntarily reduce water used for irrigation, vehicle and pavement washing, construction and other
water consuming activities. Irrigation is defined as the application of water to residential lawns,
landscaping, commercial and industrial turf areas (including golf courses), parks, and medians.
2. Water Conservation Level II: Water Restrictions. Water Conservation Level II shall be imposed
when water demand is classified as Resource Status Level II. The following water uses shall be restricted
or prohibited. No person shall:
a. Wash vehicles unless a bucket and hose with a positive cutoff nozzle is used. No restrictions shall
apply to commercial car washes.
b. Wash paved areas as drives, sidewalks, or tennis courts; except reasons of health or safety.
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c. Continue normal irrigation practices. Potable water supply for irrigation of golf courses and large
turf areas shall be reduced by 10%. Further reductions in irrigation use along with time restrictions may
be imposed. Operations personnel shall recommend appropriate actions to balance the system to the
Water Utility Director. No restrictions shall apply if treated effluent/reclaimed water is used.
d. Use ornamental or public fountains and outdoor misting systems.
e. Use water from a fire hydrant from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for construction water unless provided
written approval of the Water Utility Director and Town Fire Marshall; and except for such use
associated with firefighting activities.
3. Water Conservation Level III: Water RESTRICTIONS Emergency. Water Conservation Level III shall
be imposed when water demand is classified as Resource Status Level III. In addition to the restrictions
set forth in Section 15-18-4.F.2 above, the following water uses are further restricted or prohibited. No
person shall:
a. Fill or refill swimming pools, spas or wading pools unless for public health, safety or welfare.
b. Potable water supply for irrigation golf courses and large turf areas shall be reduced by up to AN
ADDITIONAL 50%. Further reductions in irrigation use along with time restrictions may be imposed. No
restrictions shall apply if treated effluent/reclaimed water is used.
c. Wash vehicles, paved areas, or use fire hydrants on a non-emergency basis without written approval
of the Water Utility Director and the Town Fire Marshall. No restrictions shall apply to vehicles that must
be washed for public health, safety or welfare, or to commercial car washes.
d. Irrigate outdoors other than between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. to 8:00
a.m. on Monday and Thursday for even-numbered street addresses and for odd-numbered street
addresses and all others at these same times on Tuesday and Friday. No restrictions shall apply if treated
effluent/reclaimed water is used.
4. Water Conservation Level IV: Water RESTRICTIONS CRISIS. Water Conservation Level IV shall be
imposed when water demand is classified as Resource Status Level IV. The following water users shall be
restricted or prohibited. No person shall:
a. Do any of the acts prescribed in Section 15-18-4.F.2-3 above.
b. Use any potable water for irrigation.
c. Use fire hydrants, wash pavements, fill or refill SWIMMING pools, spas, outdoor misting systems or
fountains unless for public health, safety or welfare.
d. Use potable water for dust control on public or private streets or capital improvement projects.
Includes all construction water.
e. Use potable water in violation of any other restriction deemed necessary by the Mayor and Town
Council for the purpose of protecting the health & welfare of the citizens of the Town of Oro Valley.
f. No restrictions shall apply if treated effluent/reclaimed water is used.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH WATER CONSERVATION LEVELS II – IV DURING A DECLARED POTABLE WATER
SHORTAGE MAY RESULT IN PENALTIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 15-8-5 B.
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15-18-6 5 Penalties, VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
A. PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS – WATER
WASTING.
1. FOR A FIRST VIOLATION THE UTILITY SHALL ISSUE A WRITTEN “FIRST NOTICE OF
VIOLATION” AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON WATER CONSERVATION,
INCLUDING A COPY OF THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, BY MAIL TO THE
SERVICE ADDRESS. THE UTILITY SHALL GIVE THE CUSTOMER THREE WEEKS FROM THE DATE
OF THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
2. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION IDENTIFIED IN THE WRITTEN “FIRST NOTICE OF
VIOLATION” WILL RESULT IN A WRITTEN “SECOND NOTICE OF VIOLATION” WITH REFERENCE
TO THE PREVIOUS VIOLATION AND POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE ACTIONS INCLUDING FINES AND
DISCONTINUED WATER SERVICE. NOTIFICAITON WILL BE SENT BY MAIL TO THE SERVICE
ADDRESS AND AN ATTEMPT TO CONTACT THE CUSTOMER OF RECORD VIA TELEPHONE. THE
UTILITY SHALL GIVE THE WATER CUSTOMER THREE WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THE SECOND
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
3. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION IDENTIFIED IN THE WRITTEN “SECOND NOTICE OF
VIOLATION” WILL RESULT IN A WRITTEN “THIRD NOTICE OF VIOLATION” DELIVERED BY
CERTIFIED MAIL. ADDITIONALLY, A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100) FINE WILL BE IMPOSED.
THE FINE SHALL BE ADDED TO THE CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT. FAILURE TO PAY ANY PORTION
OF A CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT, INCLUDING ANY FINES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, SHALL SUBJECT SAID ACCOUNT TO TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. THE UTILITY SHALL GIVE THE
WATER CUSTOMER THREE WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THE THIRD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
4. FAILURE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION IDENTIFIED IN THE WRITTEN “THIRD NOTICE OF
VIOLATION” WILL RESULT IN A WRITTEN “FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT NOTICE OF VIOLATION”
DELIVERED BY CERTIFIED MAIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE UTILITY SHALL IMPOSE A FINE EQUAL
TO TWICE THE AVERAGE MONTHLY BILLING FOR THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SIX-MONTH
PERIOD FOR THE METER THROUGH WHICH THE WATER WAS SUPPLIED. THIS FINE SHALL BE
APPLIED EVERY MONTH CORRECTIVE ACTION IS NOT TAKEN. THE FINE SHALL BE ADDED TO
THE CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT. FAILURE TO PAY ANY PORTION OF A CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT,
INCLUDING ANY FINES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, SHALL SUBJECT SAID
ACCOUNT TO TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS SECTION.
B. PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH WATER CONSERVATION LEVELS II – IV DURING A TOWN
DECLARED POTABLE WATER SHORTAGE
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
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1. Termination of Water Service for Violation. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY WATER
CONSERVATION WATER RESTRICTION pertaining to water use or misuse, the Water Utility
Director, or a designated representative, shall have authority to take actions, including
mandatory measures up to and including disconnection of service, and other such
enforcement actions as are required or deemed necessary to assure compliance with the
WATER RESTRICTIONS SPECIFIED IN WATER CONSERVATION LEVELS II - IV. In notification of
such a violation, a written notice shall be placed on the property where the violation
occurred; and a duplicate shall be mailed to the billing account address for the service
where the violation occurs, and to any other person known to the Water Utility who is
responsible for the violation or its correction. Said notice shall describe the violation and
order that it be corrected, caused or abated immediately or within such specified time as
the Water Utility determines is reasonable under the circumstances. If said order is not
complied with, the Water Utility may forthwith disconnect the service where the violation
occurs. If a service is disconnected, assessment of a reconnection fee will be assessed and
collected before service is restored.
2. Upon a second violation at the same property or by the responsible party, disconnection
may be ordered immediately, and the service shall not be reconnected unless a device
supplied by the Water Utility that will restrict the flow of water to said service is installed.
Furthermore, a fee for reconnection WILL BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BEFORE SERVICE IS
RESTORED.
3. In addition to any other legal or equitable remedy to enforce the provisions of this Code, the
Town of Oro Valley may terminate or suspend water service to property owned or
controlled by any party in violation of any provision in this Code. The Water Utility Director,
or a designated representative, may cause a notice of water termination to be served upon
the violating party stating that service will be discontinued in a predetermined number of
days unless a hearing is requested.
C. RIGHT TO A HEARING
A hearing may be requested in writing to the Town Manager, which shall be received by the
Town Manager WATER UTILITY DIRECTOR OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE, on or before
the expiration of said specified number of days. If a hearing is requested, the Town Manager
WATER UTILITY DIRECTOR, OR A DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE, shall convene a hearing
within three (3) business days of receipt of the written request. The requesting party may
appear before the Town Manager WATER UTILITY DIRECTOR, OR A DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE, and may present such evidence and reasons such party may have for not
effectuating a termination or suspension of water service and may bring to the hearing such
other persons or evidence as such party may desire. After hearing, and upon finding that
such a violation has occurred, the WATER UTILITY DIRECTOR, OR A DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE, may order that water service be terminated or suspended pending
compliance with the provisions of this Code. Termination of water service and reconnection
of service is subject to all applicable charges, fees and penalties. THE HEARING SHALL NOT
BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAL RULES OF EVIDENCE. TESTIMONY
MAY BE TAKEN UNDER OATH, WITH THE RIGHT TO CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES. THE
DECISION OF THE WATER UTILITY DIRECTOR, OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE
FINAL.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
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15-18-6 Variance
The Water Utility Director, or a designated representative, may in writing, grant variances to persons
who apply for usages of water not in compliance with the RESTRICTIONS DURING TOWN DECLARED
POTABLE WATER SHORTAGES described in 15-18-4. These variances may be granted if it is found that
such water use is necessary to prevent an emergency condition relating to health, safety and general
welfare or essential governmental services such as police, fire, and similar emergency services; or for
customers who have made every reasonable effort to reduce water use yet are still prevented from
compliance for reasons beyond their control. Efforts made to conserve water at the onset of drought
conditions or periods of water shortage may be considered in granting said variance.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
15-18-7 Penalties
Any violation of any provision in this Code shall be a civil violation and shall be subject to a civil sanction
not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not to exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00)
for each day that the violation continues. The imposition of a civil sanction shall not be suspended.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
15-18-8 Public Notification
Town of Oro Valley Water Utility customers shall be notified of changes in Water Conservation Levels in
conformity with and based upon the Resource Status Levels set by the Town Manager by the use of
public notices, local newspapers, Public Service Announcements from radio and television, door
hangers, water utility bills, and any other method FORM OF COMMUNICATION necessary to provide
adequate notice to customers.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
15-18-9 Disclaimer
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Code is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
(03-07, Added, 03/05/2003)
15-18-10 Residential Rainwater Harvesting
Active and passive rainwater harvesting systems are allowed for use by residents of Oro Valley;
provided, that active systems meet the requirements of applicable parts of Oro Valley Town ZONING
Code Chapter 6 (Building) SECTION 27.6.D.4 AND CHAPTER 11.8 OF THE TOWN’S DRAINAGE CRITERIA
MANUAL as to construction methods and that any system that ties into or uses potable water must have
backflow protection installed and meet requirements of Article 15-23 of the Town of Oro Valley Water
Code: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program. All collection vessels must be
covered and mosquito proof. In passive systems, all standing water must infiltrate into the soil within
twelve (12) hours. No ponding allowed.
((O)07-19, Added, 03/21/2007)
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15-18-11Rainwater Harvesting for Commercial and Master Subdivision Development Projects
Active and passive rainwater harvesting systems are allowed for use by these projects. All systems must
first be approved MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 27.6.D.4 OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE
AND CHAPER 11.8 OF THE TOWN’S DRAINAGE CRITERIA MANUAL under the Drainage Review Criteria
Manual and the Town Engineer prior to installation and meet current Oro Valley Town Code Chapter 6
(Building) as to construction methods. Any system that ties into or uses potable water must have
backflow protection installed and meet requirements of Article 15-23 of the Town of Oro Valley Water
Code: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program. All collection vessels must be
covered and mosquito proof. For passive systems, all standing water must infiltrate into the soil within
twelve (12) hours. No ponding allowed.
((O)07-19, Added, 03/21/2007)
15-18-12 Graywater Use
Graywater use is allowed for use by Oro Valley Water Utility customers; provided, that all guidelines
imposed by ADEQ are met and that design, construction and operation of the system meet
requirements of THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, CHAPTER 13 (GRAYWATER RECYCLING
SYSTEMS) the Oro Valley Town Code Chapter 6 (Building). All graywater systems must have backflow
protection installed and must meet requirements of Article 15-23 of the Town of Oro Valley Water Code:
Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program.
((O)07-18, Added, 03/21/2007)
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Article 15-19
VIOLATIONS
Sections:
15-19-1 Installation, Repair by UNAUTHORIZED Individuals Prohibited
15-19-2 Turning On Water without Authority
15-19-3 Escaping Water; Violation Declared a Civil Infraction
15-19-4 15-19-3 Interfering With; Tampering with Water Facilities; Removing Water
15-19-5 15-19-4 Damaging, Defacing Water Facilities
15-19-6 15-19-5 Penalties
15-19-1 Installation, Repair by UNAUTHORIZED Individuals Prohibited
All water services to be installed by the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility shall only be installed by the
Town or its authorized employees or agents as provided for in this Water Utility Code. It shall be
unlawful for any person to install any such service or any part of such service, or to repair any service
now existing or any part thereof, from the water mains to and including the meter, or disturb any right
of way easement, street or alley in any manner for the purpose of locating problems with the water
system or for any other reason whatsoever. ANY VIOLATION SHALL BE A CLASS ONE MISDEMEANOR
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE.
15-19-2 Turning On Water without Authority
If any person shall, by false key or otherwise, after the water has been shut off from any premises, cause
such premises to be supplied with water, such person, his aiders and abettors, shall be guilty of a Class
One Misdemeanor.
15-19-3 Escaping Water; Violation Declared a Civil Infraction
No person shall intentionally allow water to escape from his premises upon public property, such as
alleys, roads or streets, nor upon any other person’s property
15-19-4 15-19-3 Interfering With; Tampering with Water Facilities; Removing Water
No person shall open or close any fire hydrant or stopcock connected with the water system of the
Town of Oro Valley, or lift or remove the covers of any gate valves or shutoffs, or tap into Town water
mains or otherwise remove water from the Town water utility system without a permit from the
Director of the Town Water Utility, or in violation of conditions of a permit, except in case of fire, and
then under the direction of the officers of the fire suppression service provider. Any violation shall be a
Class One Misdemeanor unless specifically stated otherwise.
15-19-5 15-19-4 Damaging, Defacing Water Facilities
If a person shall destroy, deface, impair, injure or wantonly force open any gate or door, or in any way
whatsoever destroy, injure or deface any reservoir, building, storage tank, or appurtenances, fences,
trees, or fixtures or property appertaining to the water utility of the Town, such person shall be guilty of
a Class One Misdemeanor.
15-19-6 15-19-5 Penalties
Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any of the provisions of Title 9 of the Oro Valley
Water Utility Code shall be guilty of a Class One Misdemeanor. Each day that a violation is permitted to
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exist shall constitute a separate offense. The imposition of any sentence or fine shall not exempt the
offender from compliance with the provisions of this Code.
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
October 11, 2021
Oro Valley Water UtilityDiscussion on Town Code Chapter 15, Water Code
Genesis of the Water Code Amendments
The Water Code Amendments were proposed by the Utility’sWater Resource & Conservation Subcommittee and brought to the Commission for consideration in 2017
The Commission agreed on the following objectives:
Update the Water Code to correct deficiencies in the current code
Update the code to reflect the community’s commitment to water
conservation
Support the goals of the Town’s General Plan & Strategic Leadership Plan
Clearly define “water wasting” and prohibit the act of “water wasting”
Change the wording of the Water Conservation levels to better align with regional definitions
Give the Utility the tools needed to enforce compliance with the proposed code amendments
Staff was supportive of the Commission’s objectives
Town Code –Chapter 15, Water Code
Proposed changes to the following sections of Chapter 15
Portions of 15-1 thru 15-3: Title, Intent and Purpose
Added definitions for: Commercial, Multi-family Residential, Recurring, Residential & Wasting Water
Portions of 15-18: Water Conservation
Areas of significant change:
15-18-3 Water Conservation Requirements
15-18-4 Restrictions during Town declared Water Shortages
15-18-5 Penalties, violations & enforcement
Portions of 15-19: Violations
Article reorganization
Class one misdemeanors
Tampering with the water system
Unauthorized access of water system
Town Code –Chapter 15, Water Code
Examples of water wasting
Discussion
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 5.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Discussion only.
Attachments
Item 5 - Water Utility Financial Update
Water Utility Commission
October 11, 2021
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on
Water Utility Financials
Mary Rallis, C.P.A.
Water Utility Administrator
Financial Update –Fiscal Year 2021/22 -Revenues
REVENUES Actuals
Thru 09/30/21 Budget Notes
Potable Water Sales $3,512,322 $12,600,000 Projected to meet budget
Reclaimed Water
Sales $400,010 $1,374,000 Projected to meet budget
Groundwater
Preservation Fees $686,680 $2,380,000 Projected to meet budget
Service Fees $202,509 $875,000 Projected to meet budget
TOTAL REVENUES $4,801,521 $17,229,000 Projected to meet budget
Financial Update –Fiscal Year 2021/22 -Expenses
EXPENSES Actuals
Thru 09/30/21 Budget Notes
Personnel $651,441 $3,662,217 Projected to be below budget due to vacancy
savings
Operations &
Maintenance $1,675,066 $9,349,512 Projected to be at budget
Capital $124,117 $1,050,000 Projected to be at budget
Debt Service $4,935,311 $4,935,311 Actuals at budget
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,385,935 $18,997,040 Total expenses projected to be at budget
Customer Service Update –Thru 09/30/21
FY 2020/21 Thru 09/30/21
New meters installed 505 62
Customer base 20,966 21,028
Water audits performed 56 7
Water Smart Registered Accounts 6,446 6,553
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 6.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Discussion only.
Attachments
Item 6 - Capital Projects Update
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update and Discussion on
Capital Improvement Projects
Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M.
Engineering Division Manager
Water Utility Commission
October 11, 2021
Rehabilitation of well casing, pump, well head & motor
Video assessment of well condition, brush, bail, and swab casing
and make assessment or determination of next steps
Assessment of pump, motor, well capacity, efficiency, make
determination of new pump specifications
Re-equip well with new pump and rehab motor
Well Rehabilitation D-1 and D-9
Budget: $150,000
Retaining wall and perimeter wall construction
Supplementing well field within the 10-164 system (TOV limits)
Retaining wall design complete slope vegetated
Permitted to pump 1450 acre-feet per year (898 gpm)
Construction expected to be complete this fiscal year
Well equipping design complete –control panel design pending
Nakoma Sky Production Well
Budget: $500,000
Well drilling complete/development of formation, site design and
equipping
Supplementing well field within the 10-164 system (TOV limits)
Drill production well to 780 feet below surface 16” diameter casing
Supplement “D” Zone water
Remaining work: Well design is approximately 75% complete and
electrical design, control panel as well as integration is 3 qtr. 2022
Steam Pump Well
Budget: $800,000
Site Layout of future Steam Pump Distribution Line Loop
Steam Pump Well D-11
Crimson Canyon hydropneumatic (HP) tank replacement “F” & “G” Zones
Replacement of two 1,000-gallon HP tanks and associated piping Per OVWU
Standard Detail
New tank is ASME or Board Certified to operate as a pressure vessel
Improve safety for operators
Crimson Canyon “H” Zone Booster Station HP Replacement
Budget: $100,000
Rancho Vistoso Hydropneumatic (HP) Tank Replacement “H” Zone
Design and install new 5,000-gallon HP tank and associated piping per OVWU
Standard Detail
New tank is ASME or Board Certified to operate as a pressure vessel
Improve safety for operators and Infrastructure
Rancho Vistoso “H” Zone Booster Station Hydro-Tank Replacement
CIP HP Tank Replacement Program
Valve Truck
The purchase of the valve truck will move the Utility forward in proactively
identifying and addressing valves and ensuring they will be operational well into
the future
More efficiently identify valves that need replacing or maintenance
Valve Replacement Program
Budget: $100,000
CIP Project
100% Design and bids received April 2021 for
discharge pipe. Construction is 90% complete for
this phase of the work. Booster station to pump
from “E” to “F” and “G” Zones from La Cañada
Reservoir
Contractor is substantially complete with discharge
pipes and Engineering will begin selecting design
firm to design future two zone booster station.
La Cañada Booster Station “E” to “F” & ”E” to G” Zone Boosters
Independent Pipeline Design and Property Acquisition
Design Consultant is working on 90% design
Arizona State Land Department accepted 50-year lease
agreement
Hydraulic analysis and transmission main design completed
Identified properties that may require easements for pipeline
completed and acquired
Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System
Questions
Water Utility Commission 7.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Discussion only.
Attachments
Item 7 - Water Resource Usage
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
October 11, 2021
Oro Valley Water UtilityUpdate & Discussion on Water Resource Usage
Oro Valley Main Service Area Jan –Sept 2021 Water Use by Type
Countryside Service Area Jan –Sept 2021 Water Use by Type
Discussion
Discussion
Water Utility Commission 9.
Meeting Date:10/11/2021
Submitted By:Danielle Tanner, Water
SUBJECT:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Report only.
Attachments
Item 9 - Director's Report
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
October 11, 2021
Oro Valley Water Utility
Director’s Report
Upcoming Meetings
October 20, 2021 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
November 3, 2021 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
November TBD, 2021 Water Utility Commission Field Trip
Kai Farms Redrock GSF
Time TBD
November 17, 2021 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 6 p.m.
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